The Sun Earth Moon System

Sept. 14

I can:

define electromagnetic radiation

explain how telescopes work

describe how space eploration helps scientists

learn about the universe.

Tools of Astronomy Notes and Presentation

The Sun-Earth-Moon System Vocabulary

Electromagnetic Spectrum NASA site 

 

 

 

Sept.15

1. Test Corrections

On a separate sheet of paper, write the # of each test question

you missed, along with the correct answer AND an explanation of why

it is correct.

 

2. Continue working on Vocab

 

Sept. 16

The Electromagnetic Spectrum Nova video

Why is the Sky Blue ASAP Science video clip

 

Rabbits Mate In Very Unusual eXpensive Gardens

Tools of Astronomy worksheet

 

Sept. 17 & 18

Open Note Quiz 

I can:

recognize lunar properties

       and structures

identify features of the moon

explain the theory of how the moon formed

Nasa Moon website

Read p.770-774 and complete "The Moon" handout

describe the phases of the moon

Read p.778-779 in your text and complete the accompanying handout for the phases of the moon

NASA Evolution of the Moon video

NASA Tour of the Moon video

OPEN NOTE QUIZ MONDAY!

 

Sept. 21

Open Note Quiz

Vocabulary Crossword puzzle

 

Sept. 22

I can:

identify the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon

distinguish between solstices and equinoxes

explain eclipses of the Sun and Moon

The Sun Earth Moon System Notes and Presentation

Lunar Eclipse Info

 

Sept. 23

Practice Test for Review (actual test Friday)

 

Sept. 24

Mock ACT in the Library

 

Sept. 25

TEST!

 

Sept. 28-30

Watch Apollo 13